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as in rally
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy
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as in display
an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect
staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner
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Recent Examples of demonstration
Iranian Drone Threat This demonstration of Iran's expanding military capabilities comes as U.S. lawmakers have voiced increasing concern over Tehran's growing use of drones.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The demonstrations, which were also happening in other areas of the campus, are a repeat of protests at the school that set off a nationwide movement on college campuses last year as students demanded an end to the Israel-Gaza war.
—Jonathan Dienst, NBC news, 8 May 2025
The Carlsbad City Council voted 3-2 in 2023 to display the flag at its City Hall, after several lively meetings and a demonstration on the Civic Center plaza by LGBTQ advocates.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, large demonstrations broke out on campus and along its perimeter Thursday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
The demonstrations, which were also happening in other areas of the campus, are a repeat of protests at the school that set off a nationwide movement on college campuses last year as students demanded an end to the Israel-Gaza war.
—Jonathan Dienst, NBC news, 8 May 2025
The Carlsbad City Council voted 3-2 in 2023 to display the flag at its City Hall, after several lively meetings and a demonstration on the Civic Center plaza by LGBTQ advocates.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
Meanwhile, large demonstrations broke out on campus and along its perimeter Thursday.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demonstration
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This portfolio's quarterly rebalancing of large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks enables it to capture gains during rallies while cushioning downside risks, as outlined in the RV Portfolio performance metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Supporters of the brothers have flown in from across the country to attend rallies and hearings in the past few months.—
Jaimie Ding,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Johnson then took two lighters from a display, two packs of cigarettes and removed a ring from Harris' finger.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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When battered and captured Russian tanks are lined up for display along a Kyiv street, Ukrainians gawk and prod (and punch) as if at a surreal car show.—
Lauren Wissot,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
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The network has been promoting the show’s viewer gains versus last season, including in the 25-54 demo.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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The demo gave them a good road map, though Johnson asked them to cut the tempo just a bit and to play with a tougher vibe.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
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Golden Gate Park, which sits in the city's center and was a magnet for rock and theater performances of all kinds in the '60s, will host three shows by Dead & Company – the name given to what remains of the original band plus current guests – at the park's Polo Fields Aug. 1, 2 and 3.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The recordings stem from the opening stop of Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 2025 run of shows, which kicked off with three nights in a row in the English city.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Demonstration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demonstration. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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